Microsoft’s AI leader, Mustafa Suleyman, believes that AI assistants with better memory skills will be available soon. These assistants will remember chats, projects, and issues, making users comfortable sharing personal details. Suleyman imagines a future where AI friends will be with us daily, offering valuable help.

Some worry about data security and privacy with AI assistants, fearing they might give wrong information or show biases. Supporters argue that for AI tools to work well, they need past data and context. For example, an AI diary manager can only plan schedules if it knows the right info.

Suleyman talked about how people’s privacy expectations have changed, mentioning devices like smartphones that record audio and video. He stressed the need for users to trust the tech they use. Microsoft has invested heavily in AI, aiming to be a top player in this fast-growing field.

Although some studies show AI tools aren’t widely used, Microsoft is hopeful about their potential. Suleyman thinks people may not embrace AI as much as smartphones, but he sees a big rise in AI use. He believes AI is not just a trend, pointing out how businesses are using AI for personalized help.

Original news source: Microsoft: ‘ever present’ AI assistants are coming (BBC)

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📖 Vocabulary:

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Headline Creation
Instructions: Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to create a catchy headline summarizing the main idea of the article about AI assistants with better memory skills. Encourage them to be creative and concise in their headlines.

– Opinion Spectrum
Instructions: Divide the class into two groups: “Supporters” and “Opponents” of AI assistants with better memory skills. Have each group discuss and come up with arguments supporting their stance. Then, create a spectrum in the classroom where students can place themselves based on their opinions, and explain their position.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write down key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., AI, privacy, bias, trust) on separate pieces of paper. Have students pick a word and draw it on the board without using any letters or numbers. Their classmates must guess the word based on the drawing.

– Synonym Challenge
Instructions: Provide students with key terms from the article and ask them to come up with as many synonyms as they can in a given time frame. Encourage them to think creatively and expand their vocabulary while discussing the different synonyms they find.

– Pros and Cons
Instructions: In pairs, have students list the pros and cons of AI assistants with better memory skills based on the information in the article. Afterward, ask each pair to share their lists with the class and facilitate a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of this technology.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What does Mustafa Suleyman believe will be a key feature of AI assistants in the near future?
2. Why do some people have concerns about data security and privacy when it comes to AI assistants?
3. How does Suleyman think AI tools can work effectively?
4. According to Suleyman, how have people’s privacy expectations changed over time?
5. Why has Microsoft heavily invested in AI technology?
6. Despite some studies showing low usage of AI tools, what is Microsoft’s outlook on their potential?
7. In what way does Suleyman believe AI is different from just being a trend?
8. How are businesses currently utilizing AI technology, according to Suleyman?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Microsoft’s AI leader, Mustafa (1)______, believes that AI assistants with better memory skills will be (2)______ soon. These assistants will (3)______ chats, projects, and issues, (4)______ users comfortable sharing personal details. Suleyman imagines a future where AI friends will be with us daily, offering valuable help.

Some worry about data security and privacy with AI assistants, fearing they might give wrong information or show (5)______. (6)______ argue that for AI tools to work well, they need past data and context. For (7)______, an AI diary manager can only plan schedules if it (8)______ the right info.

Suleyman talked about how people’s privacy expectations have changed, mentioning devices like smartphones that (9)______ audio and video. He (10)______ the need for users to (11)______ the tech they use. Microsoft has (12)______ heavily in AI, aiming to be a top player in this fast-growing field.

Although some studies show AI tools aren’t widely used, (13)______ is hopeful about their potential. Suleyman (14)______ people may not embrace AI as much as smartphones, but he sees a big rise in AI use. He (15)______ AI is not just a trend, (16)______ out how businesses are using AI for personalized help.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is an AI assistant and how do you think it can help people in their daily lives?
2. How would you feel if an AI assistant knew everything about you, like your chats and projects? Would you feel comfortable sharing personal details with it?
3. Do you think having an AI friend would be helpful or do you think it might be strange to rely on a machine for help?
4. Why do you think some people worry about data security and privacy when it comes to AI assistants? Do you have any concerns about this?
5. Do you like the idea of AI tools using past data and context to help you better? Why or why not?
6. How do you think smartphones recording audio and video have changed people’s privacy expectations? Do you think it’s a good or bad thing?
7. Why do you think it’s important for users to trust the technology they use, like AI assistants? How can companies like Microsoft build that trust?
8. Do you think AI tools will become as popular as smartphones in the future? Why or why not?
9. How do you imagine AI being used for personalized help in businesses? Can you think of any examples?
10. What are some potential benefits of using AI tools in our daily lives? Can you think of any drawbacks?
11. How do you think AI assistants could improve productivity in the workplace? Do you think they might replace some human jobs?
12. Do you think AI assistants will be able to understand human emotions and context in the future? Why or why not?
13. Have you ever used any AI tools or assistants before? What was your experience like?
14. How do you think AI technology will continue to evolve in the future? What advancements would you like to see?
15. Do you think AI will eventually become a necessary part of our lives, like smartphones are today? Why or why not?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. assistants
2. memory
3. biases
4. context
5. privacy
6. expectations
7. invested
8. potential
9. embrace
10. trend
11. personalized
12. valuable
13. security
14. schedule
15. devices

Meanings:
(A) Made or designed for a specific person
(B) Beliefs about what will happen in the future
(C) Unfair preferences or prejudices
(D) The background or situation in which something happens
(E) To accept or welcome something new
(F) The right to keep personal information secret
(G) Put money or effort into something to make it successful
(H) Protection from danger or harm
(I) Helpers or aides, often in the form of technology or software
(J) A plan that shows when tasks or events will happen
(K) Tools or machines, often electronic, used for specific tasks
(L) A general direction in which something is developing or changing
(M) The ability to remember information or experiences
(N) Having great worth or importance
(O) The possibility of something being successful or useful
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What does Mustafa Suleyman believe AI assistants will soon have?
(a) Better memory skills
(b) Faster typing skills
(c) Improved cooking abilities
(d) Stronger singing voices

2. What does Suleyman imagine AI friends will do for us in the future?
(a) Play video games
(b) Cook dinner
(c) Offer valuable help
(d) Clean the house

3. What are some people worried about regarding AI assistants?
(a) AI assistants taking over the world
(b) AI assistants being too friendly
(c) AI assistants being too smart
(d) Data security and privacy

4. What do supporters argue AI tools need to work well?
(a) Future predictions
(b) Random information
(c) No information at all
(d) Past data and context

5. According to Suleyman, what do AI tools need to know to plan schedules?
(a) Random facts
(b) The right info
(c) Useless data
(d) Made-up stories

6. What did Suleyman mention as an example of devices recording audio and video?
(a) Smartphones
(b) Laptops
(c) Smart TVs
(d) Gaming consoles

7. What did Suleyman stress the need for users to do regarding the tech they use?
(a) Break it
(b) Trust it
(c) Ignore it
(d) Throw it away

8. What does Microsoft hope for regarding the potential of AI tools?
(a) A decrease in AI use
(b) No one using AI
(c) A big rise in AI use
(d) AI tools disappearing

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Microsoft’s AI leader, Mustafa Suleyman, thinks AI assistants will soon have better memory skills.
2. Supporters argue that AI tools need past data and context to work effectively, like an AI diary manager needing the right information to plan schedules.
3. Some people are not concerned about data security and privacy issues with AI assistants, trusting they may provide correct information and show no biases.
4. These improved AI assistants will not be able to remember chats, projects, and issues to make users feel comfortable sharing personal details.
5. Suleyman envisions a future where AI friends will be a part of our daily lives, providing valuable assistance.
6. Microsoft has not made significant investments in AI to become a leading player in the rapidly growing field.
7. Suleyman mentioned how privacy expectations have changed, especially with devices like smartphones recording audio and video.
8. While some studies show that AI tools are widely used, Microsoft remains pessimistic about their potential, with Suleyman predicting a significant decrease in AI usage in the future.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What does Mustafa Suleyman believe will be available soon in terms of AI assistants?
2. What are some concerns people have about AI assistants according to the article?
3. How does Suleyman think AI tools can work well?
4. Why does Suleyman stress the importance of users trusting the tech they use?
5. What does Suleyman believe about the future of AI despite some studies showing low usage currently?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What does Mustafa Suleyman believe will be a key feature of AI assistants in the near future?
Mustafa Suleyman believes that AI assistants will have better memory skills, allowing them to remember chats, projects, and issues.

2. Why do some people have concerns about data security and privacy when it comes to AI assistants?
Some people worry that AI assistants might give wrong information, show biases, or misuse personal data, leading to concerns about data security and privacy.

3. How does Suleyman think AI tools can work effectively?
Suleyman thinks AI tools can work effectively by having access to past data and context, which helps them provide accurate and personalized assistance.

4. According to Suleyman, how have people’s privacy expectations changed over time?
Suleyman mentioned that people’s privacy expectations have changed over time, with devices like smartphones recording audio and video, emphasizing the importance of users trusting the technology they use.

5. Why has Microsoft heavily invested in AI technology?
Microsoft has heavily invested in AI technology to become a leading player in the fast-growing field of artificial intelligence.

6. Despite some studies showing low usage of AI tools, what is Microsoft’s outlook on their potential?
Microsoft is hopeful about the potential of AI tools, even though some studies show low usage. Suleyman believes there will be a significant increase in AI use in the future.

7. In what way does Suleyman believe AI is different from just being a trend?
Suleyman believes that AI is not just a trend but a technology that businesses are using for personalized assistance, indicating its long-term importance and impact.

8. How are businesses currently utilizing AI technology, according to Suleyman?
Businesses are currently using AI technology for personalized help, as Suleyman mentioned how businesses are leveraging AI for various purposes.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) Suleyman
(2) available
(3) remember
(4) making
(5) biases
(6) Supporters
(7) example
(8) knows
(9) record
(10) stressed
(11) trust
(12) invested
(13) Microsoft
(14) thinks
(15) believes
(16) pointing
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. assistants
Answer: (I) Helpers or aides, often in the form of technology or software

2. memory
Answer: (M) The ability to remember information or experiences

3. biases
Answer: (C) Unfair preferences or prejudices

4. context
Answer: (D) The background or situation in which something happens

5. privacy
Answer: (F) The right to keep personal information secret

6. expectations
Answer: (B) Beliefs about what will happen in the future

7. invested
Answer: (G) Put money or effort into something to make it successful

8. potential
Answer: (O) The possibility of something being successful or useful

9. embrace
Answer: (E) To accept or welcome something new

10. trend
Answer: (L) A general direction in which something is developing or changing

11. personalized
Answer: (A) Made or designed for a specific person

12. valuable
Answer: (N) Having great worth or importance

13. security
Answer: (H) Protection from danger or harm

14. schedule
Answer: (J) A plan that shows when tasks or events will happen

15. devices
Answer: (K) Tools or machines, often electronic, used for specific tasks
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What does Mustafa Suleyman believe AI assistants will soon have?
Answer: (a) Better memory skills

2. What does Suleyman imagine AI friends will do for us in the future?
Answer: (c) Offer valuable help

3. What are some people worried about regarding AI assistants?
Answer: (d) Data security and privacy

4. What do supporters argue AI tools need to work well?
Answer: (d) Past data and context

5. According to Suleyman, what do AI tools need to know to plan schedules?
Answer: (b) The right info

6. What did Suleyman mention as an example of devices recording audio and video?
Answer: (a) Smartphones

7. What did Suleyman stress the need for users to do regarding the tech they use?
Answer: (b) Trust it

8. What does Microsoft hope for regarding the potential of AI tools?
Answer: (c) A big rise in AI use
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Microsoft’s AI leader, Mustafa Suleyman, thinks AI assistants will soon have better memory skills. (Answer: True)
2. Supporters argue that AI tools need past data and context to work effectively, like an AI diary manager needing the right information to plan schedules. (Answer: True)
3. Some people are not concerned about data security and privacy issues with AI assistants, trusting they may provide correct information and show no biases. (Answer: False)
4. These improved AI assistants will not be able to remember chats, projects, and issues to make users feel comfortable sharing personal details. (Answer: False)
5. Suleyman envisions a future where AI friends will be a part of our daily lives, providing valuable assistance. (Answer: True)
6. Microsoft has not made significant investments in AI to become a leading player in the rapidly growing field. (Answer: False)
7. Suleyman mentioned how privacy expectations have changed, especially with devices like smartphones recording audio and video. (Answer: True)
8. While some studies show that AI tools are widely used, Microsoft remains pessimistic about their potential, with Suleyman predicting a significant decrease in AI usage in the future. (Answer: False)
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